Race calendar · April 2027

April 2027 Marathon Races in the United States

55 Marathon races across the US in April 2027, sorted by date. Which weekends are busiest, what the fields actually run, entry fees, and where each one starts.

55 Marathon races in April 2027

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What the field actually runs

April Marathon Races, By the Numbers

4:27:25Median finish time
2:43:08Median winning time
159Median field size
37April Marathon races with published results

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 22, 2026.

When in April

The April Race Weekends

Marathon races do not spread evenly across April. The busiest weekend is April 24 and April 25, with 14 of them. Another 6 fall on a weekday.

  1. Apr 3 – Apr 413
  2. Apr 10 – Apr 119
  3. Apr 17 – Apr 1813
  4. Apr 24 – Apr 2514

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The April Marathon races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field5,716 finishersJersey City Marathon & Half Marathonin the Half Marathon

April Marathon Races by State

California 6Iowa 3Ohio 3Pennsylvania 3Virginia 3Delaware 2Indiana 2Kansas 2Kentucky 2Michigan 2New Jersey 2New Mexico 2New York 2Oregon 2Tennessee 2Washington 2Wisconsin 2Alaska 1Arkansas 1Florida 1Maryland 1Massachusetts 1Minnesota 1Missouri 1North Carolina 1Oklahoma 1Rhode Island 1South Carolina 1Utah 1West Virginia 1

April Marathon Races by City

Abingdon, VA 1Albuquerque, NM 1Asbury Park, NJ 1Bakersfield, CA 1Banks, OR 1Carmel, IN 1Castro Valley, CA 1Cedar Rapids, IA 1Charleston, WV 1Cleveland, OH 1Commerce Township, MI 1Council Bluffs, IA 1East Meadow, NY 1Elizabeth City, NC 1Eugene, OR 1Gatlinburg, TN 1Greer, SC 1Hemet, CA 1
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Soonest Marathon Races in April

55 total
Thu, Apr 1, 2027Coast Guard Marathon Elizabeth City, NCMarathonHalf Marathon5K0.62 MilesFrom $40Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bakersfield Marathon Bakersfield, CAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $43Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - MI Commerce Township, MIHalf MarathonMarathon10K20KFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Salisbury Marathon/Salisbury Half Marathon/5K Salisbury, MDMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027St. Louis Marathon St. Louis, MOMarathonHalf Marathon1 Mile5KFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON + HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K AND KIDS K Albuquerque, NMMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bedrock Valley Trail Runs Hemet, CAMarathonHalf Marathon15K10KFrom $15Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Two Rivers Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Lackawaxen, PA52.4 MilesMarathonHalf Marathon15KFrom $40Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027VICTORY RACES - Marathon, Half, and 5K Hillsdale, INMarathonHalf Marathon5KRegistration opens Dec 1From $25Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Yakima River Canyon Marathon and Half-Marathon Yakima, WAHalf MarathonMarathonRegistration opens Oct 1From $85Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027MileBuilt Turkey Lake 2-Day Challenge Orlando, FL50KMarathonHalf Marathon10KFrom $40Details Sun, Apr 4, 2027Trailbreaker Waukesha, WIMarathon20 MilesHalf Marathon10KFrom $33Details

Common Questions About Running an April Marathon

Is April a good month for a Marathon?

It is one of the busier months. April carries 55 Marathon races, against 97 in October, which is the fullest month of the year. There is a real choice of dates here, with less competition for entries than the peak of the season.

When in April are most Marathon races held?

The busiest weekend is April 24 and April 25, with 14 Marathon races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, April 24 with 12. Another 6 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for an April Marathon?

As early as you can. 36 of these April Marathon races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 49 are open for entry right now. Another 6 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does an April Marathon cost to enter?

The typical entry is $35, with paid entries running from $10 up to $500. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.

What is a good Marathon time?

Across the 37 of these April Marathon races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 4:27:25, and the median winning time was 2:43:08. So anything under 4:27:25 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.

How big is a typical April Marathon field?

The median one finished 159 runners, across the 37 of these April Marathon races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 6:53:37.

Which states have the most April Marathon races?

California has 6, Iowa has 3, Ohio has 3, Pennsylvania has 3, Virginia has 3. If you are willing to travel, those are the states where an April weekend gives you the most to choose from.

Are there trail Marathon races in April?

Yes, 5 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 5 are trail races. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.

Marathon Races in Other Months

March and May sit either side of April, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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